Essentially, your voice is an instrument; its a muscle, and you have to treat it like a muscle, and so you have to work it.

I write a lot about my experiences and the people I meet. Ive got a lot of material. But a book about me? It seems sort of odd.

Audiences grew to like this duality of feeling, where youre both championing a character and youre revolted by them.

I like being able to go to a local pub and have great food and particularly love pubs that welcome my dogs.

Whether its Veep or Homeland or The West Wing - which is a more idealised version of democracy - people are fascinated by politics.

I couldnt imagine something asking as much of me as House Of Cards. Its a great warm-up for coming back to the screen.

If I'm sick of me, I can only imagine how other people feel.